The operation commenced on Friday, 20 December and won’t conclude until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1 January.

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Double demerit points will apply for the duration for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.

As of 17 December, 330 people died in crashes on NSW roads, 244 of those in regional areas.

“Sadly, we have seen an increase of fatal crashes on our roads in recent weeks, which is devastating to families, friends and whole communities,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said.

“Our traffic enforcement activities seek to ensure all road users get to their destinations safely and I urge people to consider the potential impacts of irresponsible behaviour, which can change lives forever.

“The risk of a fine or the loss of demerit points should deter people from breaking the law.

However, not putting the lives of others at risk should be the incentive to use our roads safely.”

Six people died as a result of crashes during last year’s operation.

“It’s easy to become complacent about road safety, but unsafe driving can have tragic consequences,” said Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison.

“You can avoid heavy penalties, and more importantly avoid hurting yourself or other people on the road, by staying under the speed limit, putting your phone away, correctly wearing a seatbelt and giving yourself plenty of travel time.

“If you’re riding a motorcycle, I also urge you to follow this advice and always wear a helmet and protective gear.”

Road Trauma Support Group founding member, Duncan Wakes-Miller lost his 17-year-old son Barney in a crash in 2020.

He was a passenger in a car being driven by a drunk and speeding P-plater.

“The ripple effect of road trauma is profound, devastating, and long-lasting for our family and in our community,” Mr Wakes-Miller said.

“Dangerous and drunk driving should be treated as socially unacceptable by everyone, just as domestic violence is unacceptable.

“If you drive drunk you will get caught and if you drive too fast you will lose your licence.

“Please everyone ‘speak up and step in’ to prevent road deaths.”

Members of the public are urged to report motorists engaged in dangerous driving to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

To help plan a trip to anywhere in NSW, go to livetraffic.com for up-to-the-minute traffic conditions.